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SFA/Finance Manager
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Robert Half
Needham, MA (In Person)
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Jobs › Needham Heights, MA › SFA/Finance Manager Robert Half SFA/Finance Manager Needham Heights, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced SFA/Finance Manager to join a contract opportunity in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can turn complex financial data into clear recommendations that support business performance and planning. The position will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen forecasting, reporting, and decision support within a fast-paced application services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop monthly forecasts, evaluate results against plan, and explain key business factors affecting financial performance.
- Perform detailed financial analysis across revenue, profitability, margin trends, and operating costs to guide strategic and operational decisions.
- Create recurring management reports and presentation materials that translate financial findings into concise updates for leadership.
- Collaborate with business partners during budgeting and planning activities to improve assumptions, align priorities, and refine financial outlooks.
- Build financial models and ad hoc analyses to assess scenarios, risks, and opportunities across the organization.
- Improve reporting workflows through automation and process enhancements that increase accuracy, speed, and usability.
- Support month-end close activities by helping validate results, investigate variances, and ensure reliable financial reporting.
- Use tools such as IBM Cognos TM1, Power BI, Certinia, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage planning, reporting, and performance analysis. Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in finance, FP& A, or financial management roles.
- Strong background in forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close support and ongoing financial analysis.
- Proficiency with IBM Cognos TM1, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with Certinia or FinancialForce is preferred.
- Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.